New Delhi: Akshaya Tritiya is an annual springtime festival of Hindus which is celebrated on the third lunar day of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakha month. It was on this day, Ved Vyas ji narrated and Lord Ganesha wrote the great epic Mahabharat.
Sanskrit word Akshay is made from two words- a (not) and kshaya (diminish), which means never diminishing. As per Hindu belief, those who offer prayers on this day achieve what they deserve.
Akshaya Tritiya 2021 date and time:
- Akshaya Tritiya is on Friday, May 14
- Akshaya Tritiya Puja Muhurat starts at 05:38 AM and ends at 12:18 PM
- The Tritiya Tithi begins at 5:38 AM on May 14 and ends at 7:59 AM on May 15
Akshaya Tritiya is a day dedicated to Lord Vishnu – the preserver of the Universe. According to Hindu mythology, the Treta Yuga began on Akshaya Tritiya. On most years, Akshaya Tritiya also coincides with the Parashurama Jayanti. Lord Parashurama is the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu.
Since Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day, many people like to buy gold or silver items as it is believed that buying precious metals bring prosperity and good luck to the family. On Akshaya Tritiya, people perform puja and yajna for particular purposes. Charitable works are an important part of the day. Devotees distribute grains, clothes, and other items among the poor to receive the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
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